Dealing with the business side of your studio can be overwhelming. Your passion lies in dance, but there's no escaping the finances, insurance issues, etc. that must be dealt with. The articles in this department will alleviate some of that stress and teach you how to hold your own in the business world-- from taking in more profit to attracting more students!

How to Inspire Loyal Faculty at Your Dance Studio: Implement the Pay Grade Formula Studio owners often make a critical error in determining how to pay their faculty -- they pick an hourly rate and think that it is all a teacher needs to stay happy. Paying a teacher at a regular, standard, hourly rate never works in the long term. . . . keep reading 3 Simple Ways to Boost Your Dance Studio's Summer Income By: Kathy Blake Whether you're just learning how to start a dance studio or you've been in business for years,one of the biggest obstacles for a studio owner is finding ways to bring in summer income. This is always a challenge, as students are more interested in playing outside, teenagers have jobs and parents are planning vacations. Motivating students to keep dancing all summer long may seem like a daunting task, but it is very possible. . . . keep reading